Business Insider is hiring a science editor

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Are you obsessed with science? Do you have a knack for translating complex ideas into stories for a general audience? Do you find yourself full of story ideas, ranging from photo features on the latest consumer genetics test to deep dives into the status of space exploration?

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Business Insider is looking for a talented editor to join our science team. This person will focus on a range of topics, from space and engineering to health, fitness, and nutrition.

As our science editor, you'll manage a team of reporters and interns who are as obsessed and talented as you are. In addition to editing, planning content, coming up with story ideas, writing will be a top priority.

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Apply if:

  • You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
  • You have experience managing and inspiring a team.
  • You know how to stay on top of a beat and quickly produce awesome, high-impact stories.
  • You can decrypt complex developments and make science exciting for a general audience.
  • You can bring unique context to trending news and make those stories your own.

Our style is smart, conversational, and geared toward non-scientists. Careful attention to detail and an ability to be efficient in a quick-turnaround environment are skills that are absolutely required for this job. We also prize agility in and enthusiasm for tackling wildly different topics - from the latest fitness trends to the growing problem of climate change to new developments in space and medicine.

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Our aim is to help readers engage with the world around them in as many smart, creative ways as possible. Science is everywhere.

As the leader of a small team, talents for efficient delegation and guidance are key. The role will also help the team establish and nurture productive, attention-grabbing beats.

While this position has regular office hours, the ideal candidate is always keeping an eye out for the next big story. After-hours duties may also include helping retain our Science Friday trivia champion title over rival publications.

Apply here if interested. Please include a resume, clips, and a cover letter telling us what excites you about science reporting.

Business Insider offers competitive compensation packages complete with benefits. This is a full-time position based in our NYC office.

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